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Reversing Carbon Emissions- Why Soil Could Save The World
Vivian Kaloxilos | November 18, 2015 | in [field_lettertype]
Can we do it? Is it already too late? Many of us are wondering how we can possibly turn the juggernaut of limited industrial profit-based materialism around. Time to stop wondering and worrying—yes it is possible—and we are already doing it.  Although the statement “the answer lies in the soil” seems too simplistic, this time it is true. Healthy,... More
EU must accept Ukraine and come to its defence
James O'Grady | March 3, 2022 | in [field_lettertype]
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John Ivison is right in his column on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What if the collective effort of western nations isn’t enough to save the fledging democracy of Ukraine from being destroyed, in real-time, in front of our eyes? I believe the West cannot afford to make the mistake we made in WWII with the appeasement of Hitler. In much the... More
Alberta RCMP make arrests at Coutts Border Blockade
Unpublished Admin. | February 14, 2022 | in [field_lettertype]
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NEWS RELEASE The Alberta RCMP recently became aware of a small organized group within the larger Coutts protest. Information was received that this group had access to a cache of firearms with a large quantity of ammunition. The group was said to have a willingness to use force against the police if any attempts were made to disrupt the... More
Ottawa City Council Climate Watch: Delay is the new denial
Angela Keller-Herzog | December 19, 2021 | in [field_lettertype]
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Mayor Jim Watson’s announced departure means that his lock-grip on committees and votes comes to an end. Suddenly new future pathways and new choices are opening up for Ottawa.  But are Ottawans ready to step up? Voter turn-out in the 2018 municipal election was only 42.5% -- far behind voter turn out for provincial and federal elections. With... More

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Ukrainian soldiers raise their flag in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers raise their flag in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
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By James O'Grady
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Box that looks like the front of an OC Transpo bus with "Fix The LRT" written on it
Box that looks like the front of an OC Transpo bus with "Fix The LRT" written on it
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By John Redins
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We Need These Games
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By Rob Dekker
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By Clinton Desveaux
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Elizabeth May leader of the Green Party of Canada
Elizabeth May leader of the Green Party of Canada
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Ballons fall from the 2024 Republican National Convention
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By Rob Dekker
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By Clinton Desveaux
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By Stefan Klietsch
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By Clinton Desveaux
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Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
DWatch calls on House Committee to question Trudeau Cabinet on withholding documents from foreign interference inquiry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 OTTAWA – Today, Democracy Watch called on MPs on the House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) Committee... more
 
By Democracy Watch
May 28, 2024
Trudeau and Xi
Trudeau and Xi
Canada should end 1-China policy
With China’s mock invasion of Taiwan over the last three days it’s become very clear that China is serious about invading Taiwan. Something the West and... more
 
By James O'Grady
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